L3Harris has completed the initial inspection of the first Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130 aircraft under a modernization program designed to extend the fleet’s operational service life.
The aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance and repair work at L3Harris’ facility in Waco, Texas. The upgrades include installation of a new standby instrument and a digital engine display, along with other maintenance activities.
A second Moroccan C-130 is expected to enter the modernization program this fall, while a third aircraft is planned for later this year. The third aircraft will undergo a more extensive avionics modernization featuring a fully digital cockpit.
According to L3Harris, the modernization effort is intended to improve aircraft availability and enable Morocco to continue operating its existing C-130 fleet rather than replacing the aircraft with new platforms.
Morocco awarded L3Harris a multi-year contract in July 2025 to modernize several aircraft within its C-130 fleet. Under the agreement, L3Harris is providing avionics modifications, depot-level maintenance, engine overhauls, and additional sustainment services. The program is scheduled to continue through 2029.
### C-130 Hercules
The C-130 Hercules is a four-engine military transport aircraft developed for tactical airlift operations. Its ability to operate from relatively short and austere runways has made it a long-standing workhorse for transporting troops and cargo, while also supporting a wide range of specialized missions.
L3Harris has more than 40 years of experience supporting C-130 aircraft and has provided modernization and sustainment services for fleets operated by the US Air Force, US Coast Guard, and international customers.
For the US Air Force, L3Harris serves as the prime contractor for the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2.
The company has also integrated the Collins APS-7000 digital autopilot into a C-130H, describing the effort as the first successful installation of the system on the aircraft.
